Gunderson, Kari I.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi1-2012PTRM 418.90: Winter Wilderness Field StudiesCourseKari I. GundersonUniversity of Montana - MissoulaLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationGunderson, Kari I., "PTRM 418.90: Winter Wilderness Field Studies Course" (2012). Syllabi. 1072.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/10721Winter Wilderness Field Studies Course SyllabusPTRM 418 GoalsStudents will understand Wilderness values, definitions, issues, management strategies, ecology, and traditional skills as they relate to the Mission Mountains Wilderness.ObjectivesStudents will be able to:• Define their personal and legal definitions for Wilderness• Recall threats to designated Wilderness• Understand winter-related wilderness management issues• Comprehend community based stewardship in the Swan Valley• Demonstrate LNT winter camping skills• Practice outdoor leadership skills including group dynamics and decision-making• Demonstrate backcountry medicine principles applicable to winter travel• Practice avalanche safety techniques and backcountry medicine techniques before and during the backcountry trip• Measure and monitor winter recreation use• Identify wildlife tracks, travel patterns, and local ecology of an alpine habitat.• Understand and apply the fundamentals of risk assessment• Understand differences in wilderness management between east and west slopes of the Mission Mountains WildernessEvaluation of student course work Expected Learning Outcomes:• Students will understand personal and legal definitions for Wilderness• Students will understand threats to designated Wilderness• Students will understand winter-related wilderness management issues• Students will understand and apply outdoor leadership skills including groupdynamics and decision-making• Students will understand community based stewardship in the Swan Valley• Students will understand winter ecology principles• Students will understand the fundamentals of snow and avalanche science• Students will understand how to conduct winter recreation monitoring• Students will understand the fundamentals of risk assessment as it applies tooutdoor education• Students will understand differences in wilderness management between east and west slopes of the Mission Mountains Wilderness• Students will understand backcountry medicine principles applicable to winter travel2• Students will understand and practice winter wilderness skills, especially as they apply to Leave No Trace principlesAssessment Undergraduate Credit: Evaluation Criteria & Grading• 50% Skill development, class participation, attitude, and performance in the field andin the classroom• 50% written essay exam covering reading assignments, lectures, videos and activities(both indoors and outdoors)Undergraduate students are responsible for reading assignments on due dates and may be called upon to lead a group discussion.Grading1. This course will be using a plus/minus grading system. Valid grades and their grade point values per credit are shown below:Grade Points GPA Grade Points GPA Grade Points GPAA 94-100%4.0 C+ 77-79%2.3 D- 60-62%0.7A- 90-93%3.7 c 73-76%2.0 F < 60 % 0.00B + 87-89%3.3 c- 70-72%1.7B 83-86%3.0 D+ 67-69%1.3B- 80-82%2.7 D 63-66%1.0Meeting datesJanuary 2 to January 6 January 9 to January 13Students meet from 8 AM to 5PM, and 7 PM to 10 PM dailyStudents with disabilities may request reasonable modifications by contacting me. The University o f Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS). “Reasonable ” means the University permits no fundamental alterations o f academic standards or retroactive modifications. For more information, please consult http://www.umt.edu/disability.32012 Winter Wilderness Field StudiesCourse ScheduleWeek One Monday, 01/02Arrive Condon @ 10 a.m., Welcome & Introductions, Course expectations Tour facilities & get settled. Swan Ecosystem Center, Anne DahlAfternoon: Field activities (nature trail-winter ecology; winter wilderness skills (cooking & fires)Evening Program:Group Meeting, Avalanche videos, reading assignmentsTuesday, 01/03 Classes begin @ 8 am Morning: Weather ForecastWilderness Management Discussion: Threats to Wilderness, Kari Gunderson Avalanche Awareness, Steve Karkanen, U.S. Forest Service, W. Central Avalanche Center Afternoon: Avalanche Awareness... continuedGroup Meeting, clean up facilities, depart from Condon for home by 4 PM Evening Program: “Wild by Law” video, reading assignmentsWednesday, 01/04 Classes begin @ 8 am Morning: Weather ForecastWilderness Management Discussion: Differences & Similarities of East/West slopes, Mission Mountains Wilderness, Kari GundersonAfternoon: Tribal Mission Mountain Wilderness Seminar, Flathead Indian Reservation Evening Program: “Snowshoeing” & “Arctic Dreams” video, Group Meeting, reading assignmentsThursday, 01/05 Classes begin @ 8 amMorning: Weather Forecast, Trip planning and gear shake down, Route planning, mapping activityBackcountry Medicine, Aerie School for Backcountry Medicine Afternoon: Backcountry Medicine... continuedEvening Program: “American Values, American Wilderness” video and reading assignments Friday, 01/06 Classes begin @ 8 amMorning: Weather Forecast, Wilderness Management Lecture and activities;Trip preparationAfternoon: Ski and snowshoeing field trip~vs^ .42012 Winter Wilderness Field StudiesCourse SyllabusWeek Two Monday, 01/9Arrive Condon @ 10 a.m.Morning: ForecastWinter LNT Principles and Winter Camping;Afternoon: Trip Planning and Preparation Evening Program: Trip PreparationTuesday, 01/10 Depart at 8 am for Cold Lakes, Mission Mountains Wilderness Group backcountry ski/snow shoe tripWinter ecology, group dynamics & leadership, winter wilderness skills, and monitoringWednesday, 01/11Group backcountry ski/snow shoe tripDig snow pit, snow analysis, build snow shelter, group dynamics & leadership, avalanche awareness, winter wilderness skills, monitoring, and winter ecologyThursday, 01/12Group backcountry ski/snow shoe tripGroup dynamics & leadership, avalanche awareness, winter wilderness skills, and monitoring Return to CondonPreparation for essay assignment, complete course evaluationFriday, 01/13, Classes begin @ 8 am Morning: Trip Debriefing session, Essay Assignment Afternoon: Group Closure activity, clean up facilities Depart by 4 PM52012 Winter Wilderness Field StudiesCourse ReadingsMonday, January 2, 2012■ The Montana Legacy Project/Swan Watershed Map■ Threats to Wilderness■ Management Dilemmas That Will Shape Wilderness in the 21st Century■ Incident Reports for the Mission Mountains WildernessTuesday, January 3, 2012■ Guide to the Mission Mountains Wilderness■ Traditional wisdom: Protecting relationships with wilderness as a cultural landscape■ Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness: A Case StudyWednesday, January 4, 2012■ Hypothermia: The Insidious Cold■ Notes on Hypothermia, Cold Injuries, and Dehydration■ LNT Winter Use Principles■ Winter Camping & Backpacking TipsThursday, January 5, 2012■ Rescue-Free Wilderness Areas■ Visitor perceptions of technology, risk, and rescue in wilderness.■ Technology Leads More Park Visitors Into Trouble■ A Call For Help

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